Northeast and Midwest Dominate 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes
TL;DR
Realtor.com’s 2026 ZIP code analysis finds the hottest markets are in the Northeast and Midwest, led by Peabody, MA (01960) and clusters around major metros; inventory in top markets remains tight (roughly 60% below pre‑pandemic levels), buyers are paying above asking prices (average sale‑to‑list around 103.8%), and down payments average about 17% amid mortgage rates in the mid‑to‑high 6% range.
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